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Explores the history of Angel Island, the location of a U.S. immigration site on the West Coast from 1910-40. Explains how the site was discriminatory towards Asian immigrants, particularly Chinese immigrants, and details the long hours of waiting and interrogation the immigrants were forced to endure. Includes photographs, sidebars, questions, and a glossary.
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In the early nineteenth century, a young girl named Mary Anning becomes interested in the study of fossils and begins searching for fossils in the cliffs near her home in Dorset, England. When Mary is twelve years old, she discovers a large fossil that turns out to be the bones of a prehistoric marine reptile called an ichthyosaur. She continues to make more and more discoveries, but her contributions are often erased and overlooked by men of her...
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Earth is bombarded every day by objects from space. Most of the time they're harmless. But occasionally much larger objects come along that pose a real threat. If a large asteroid or comet hit Earth, it could change life as we know it. Is there a way to stop these threats before it's too late? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists go on a fact-finding mission to learn about Near-Earth Objects and discover...
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On November 24, 1971, a man boarded a passenger plane in Portland, Oregon. Later, he would become known as D. B. Cooper. But that wasn't his real name, and he was no ordinary passenger. He hijacked the plane, demanded $200,000, and parachuted out of the plane with the money. He was never seen again. Who was D. B. Cooper, and what happened to him? Explore the theories behind this crime and why it has become one of history's greatest mysteries.
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Trees are being cut down around the world. But why are rain forests being cleared, and what happens if they disappear? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists are on a mission to find out! Using their superpowers and super-smarts, the team will break down this complex environmental issue into an exciting, fact-filled adventure so young readers can learn about the causes and effects of deforestation and discover...
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Earth's Arctic ice is disappearing! But why are ice caps, glaciers, and icebergs melting, and how does it impact the planet? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists are on a mission to find out! Using their superpowers and super-smarts, the team will break down this complex environmental issue into an exciting, fact-filled adventure so young readers can learn about the causes and effects of climate change and...
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Earth's climate is changing. Heat waves and droughts are more common and more severe. Powerful hurricanes cause widespread damage. And polar regions are warming fast, causing even more problems around the world. Why is this happening? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists go on an exciting, fact-filled adventure that will help young readers learn about the causes and effects of climate change and learn ways...
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Trees are being cut down around the world. But why are rain forests being cleared, and what happens if they disappear? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists are on a mission to find out! Using their superpowers and super-smarts, the team will break down this complex environmental issue into an exciting, fact-filled adventure so young readers can learn about the causes and effects of deforestation and discover...
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Tech is everywhere! Learn more about the innovators who created the technology world. These innovators are women, people of color, immigrants, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are ready to be recognized.
From creating color television to the first search engine to computer chips, these heroes saw a world no one else thought was possible. Get to know how these innovators created their inventions and how they are still making an impact.
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"In 15th-century Korea, King Sejong was distressed. The complicated Chinese characters used for reading and writing meant only rich, educated people could read-and that was just the way they wanted it. But King Sejong thought all Koreans should be able to read and write, so he worked in secret for years to create a new Korean alphabet. King Sejong's strong leadership and determination to bring equality to his country make his 600-year-old story as...